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Opinion

Families in state still waiting for paid leave

Local Commentaries

Another Mother’s Day has come and gone, and once again too many Pennsylvania families marked it with gratitude for the mothers in their lives—and frustration at what our state still fails to provide. As the sponsors of the Pennsylvania Family Care Act, we introduced this legislation ...

Honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice

Local Commentaries

As the United States prepares to mark the 250th anniversary of its founding, on this Memorial Day, let’s remember and honor the men and women whose sacrifice made this country possible by finding ways to serve and give back. Memorial Day gives us a chance to acknowledge the shared values ...

Our opinion: School start time worth talk

Our Opinion

Rep. Jill Cooper, R-Export, is pushing pretty hard to get high schools to start their day later in the morning. It’s a topic that has been researched for decades, with experts at two virtual Rested and Ready forums convened by Cooper recently speaking about the possible benefits of a later ...

Piles and piles of paper piles

Local Commentaries

Are you drowning in paper like I am? If the computer age was supposed to eliminate paper piles, it’s doing a lousy job. Yes, I know I am supposed to convert all my accounts to paperless – and for the most part, I have. My credit card statements are electronic. The insurance, the bank, ...

Our opinion: Threats against lawmakers are chilling

Our Opinion

We reported last week on a disturbing case involving a Lebanon, Pa., man’s threats against several Democratic Party lawmakers. The State Police at Jonestown have charged Adam G. Berryhill, 42, of Lebanon, Pa., with terroristic threats with intent to terrorize another after Berryhill ...

Our opinion: Set rules for data centers

Our Opinion

We’re not sure that Warren County is ever going to be in the position Luzerne County is in right now, with two large data centers under serious discussion and eight proposed data centers in a 20-mile area. Warren County’s remote location serves as somewhat of a protective barrier against ...